Home explodes in Red Lake, injuring 1
The explosion completely destroyed the home. Its cause is not yet known.
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The explosion completely destroyed the home. Its cause is not yet known.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
A central Minnesota man is dead after his fish house exploded Saturday morning, officials said.
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection to his role in an explosion at an apartment in Blaine that occurred while his young child had been inside.
Leland Holden, 68, was found Tuesday afternoon by first responders in the basement of the home in Lafayette, a rural community about 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee. He later died of his injuries.
French authorities say a 26-year-old Russian-Ukrainian national was arrested after an explosion Monday night at a hotel near Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Two people died when a house exploded in southern Wisconsin. The dog that survived the explosion was checked out at an emergency veterinary clinic and determined to be in good shape.
Police in the Brainerd lakes area say a man was seriously injured in an explosion while he was installing an electric vehicle charging station.
A 57-year-old man was hospitalized after a camper explosion Sunday morning.
Crews knocked the home down because it was deemed structurally unsafe.
Crews quickly extinguished a fire at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis Thursday, but not before it was decimated.
A Wisconsin teenager has pleaded no contest to charges that he triggered a bonfire explosion that injured more than a dozen people in 2022.
Several people were rescued from the basement who were not able to get out on their own.
Ester Richards says her life completely changed in a blink of an eye Thursday morning.
Traffic cameras captured an explosion coming from a car fire with dozens of drivers just feet away.
The sheriff's office said both suffered burns "over large portions of their bodies," but managed to make it to a neighbor's home and call for help.
A 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were rescued by neighbors soon after the explosion.
A federal jury has convicted two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion in 2017.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A house fire and explosion Monday in Isanti County sent crews rushing to save a woman and her pets.
A person has been hospitalized following a house explosion in Isanti County Monday morning.
Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin teenager with triggering a bonfire explosion that injured more than a dozen people.
The Jordan Fire Department reports that the puppies are alert, happy and hungry.
A house is reduced to rubble after a massive blast in Jordan. Three people were inside when it suddenly exploded.
Four months after an explosion rattled a Blaine apartment, disturbing discoveries are raising questions about what went on behind closed doors.
It's officially teardown time at the Minnesota State Fair, but for Mel McCormick, the job is just getting started.
A new leader is taking the helm of the Minneapolis Fire Department.
A former Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
A new leader is taking the helm of the Minneapolis Fire Department.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
It's back to school Tuesday for tens of thousands of students across the Twin Cities. Some schools did start early this year, but the state's biggest school districts — Anoka-Hennepin, Minneapolis and St. Paul — are open Tuesday morning.
Amid a long, hot summer, the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaption Center is gathering data about heat patterns in the Twin Cities.
The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
Police in central Minnesota are asking residents to help with a hit-and-run investigation.
Two children were seriously hurt in a tubing accident Sunday evening on a south-central Minnesota lake.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is investigating an ATV crash that seriously injured a child..
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
Minnesota's neighbor to the north is striking back in President Trump's widening trade war. Canada just imposed new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on everything from milk to fishing rods to hockey gear.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
One of the most expensive contests in Minnesota this fall is the race for governor, and the leading candidates are getting campaign money in very different ways.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
A former Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
Police in central Minnesota are asking residents to help with a hit-and-run investigation.
A 49-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to Wednesday's deadly shooting in south Minneapolis that allegedly started as an argument over sharing food and liquor.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two men are recovering from being shot early Monday morning on the city's east side.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
A group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in the Twin Cities has filed a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice, their union said on Friday.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Sam Antonacci added three doubles and two RBIs for the White Sox, who maintained their 2 1/2-game lead in the AL Central over Cleveland.
Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
The corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be windy tomorrow with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 80s.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Northwest winds and sunshine make for a pleasant Wednesday near 80. Thursday is similar in the low 80s, still not humid, before rain chances move in Friday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
More storms are possible overnight south of the metro, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Tuesday will be humid with highs in the low 80s and a heat index in the mid 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
This week, WCCO is partnering with Xcel Energy for the company’s Day of Service. One of this year's volunteer opportunities is at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center in Hastings. WCCO's Frankie McLister explains how your help is crucial to its operation.
Minnesota's neighbor to the north is striking back in President Trump's widening trade war. Canada just imposed new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on everything from milk to fishing rods to hockey gear.
Police say they enjoyed a mostly smooth ride during the 12-day run of the Minnesota State Fair. Despite gang fights and gunfire in recent years, State Fair police told us late this afternoon that there were only nine arrests or citations given during the entire event. WCCO's Jason Rantala joins us live from the fairgrounds with what authorities say worked.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be windy tomorrow with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 80s.
Millions of people spent the last 12 days enjoying food at the fair, but what happens to the food that doesn't get sold? Adam Duxter introduces us to the groups making sure it doesn't go to waste.